Exchange with peers, share experience and strengthen your support to cities. The Peer Review Programme 2026 invites Covenant Coordinators and Supporters to collaborate on solutions for climate risk preparedness and adaptation.
This year’s European Green Leaf city, Vaasa in north-western Finland, is showing how a strong commitment to sustainable energy can make a city both vibrant and happy.
Today, the European Commission presented first initiatives to boost investment in homegrown clean energy solutions, increase resilience and reduce energy prices. The current geopolitical context again reminds us of the risks related to Europe's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
The Mayor of Vilnius, Lithuania, and member of the EU Covenant of Mayors Board, Valdas Benkunskas, shares how the city is building a climate-neutral, resilient and inclusive future through data-driven governance, digitalisation and long-term strategic planning.
Recent storms tested Portugal’s resilience. In Setúbal, the city’s forward-looking adaptation actions paid off as a new retention basin helped prevent major flooding.
Gran Canaria aims to reform its electricity system to better integrate renewables and support a climate-neutral future.
The revision of the EU Regulation on Energy Union and Climate Action is underway. Local governments and Covenant signatories can share practical experience to help shape a simpler, more coherent framework for the EU’s climate and energy action.
For municipalities, understanding and countering misleading narratives is a crucial part of effective climate action and communication. Climate disinformation is increasingly shaping public opinion and local debates, making it essential for local authorities to act as trusted sources of information.
The Mayor of Treviso, Italy, Mario Conte, shares how regeneration and cooperation are shaping the city’s long-term climate action.
The Mayor of Heidelberg, Germany, and member of the EU Covenant of Mayors Board, Eckart Würzner, shares his perspective on sustainable urban leadership and the role of cities in delivering EU climate objectives.